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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to South Africa

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Johannesburg
Johannesburg2 stops$1,070
Cape Town
Cape Town2 stops$1,188
Durban
Durban2 stops$1,331
Hoedspruit
Hoedspruit2 stops$1,589
Johannesburg
Johannesburg2 stops$1,070
Cape Town
Cape Town2 stops$1,188
Durban
Durban2 stops$1,331
Hoedspruit
Hoedspruit2 stops$1,589

Book Cheap Los Angeles to South Africa Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to South Africa that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to South Africa

Tue, Oct 20 - Mon, Oct 26
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8:35 pm - 12:15 amLAX  Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
42h 40m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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12:05 pm - 2:15 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles
35h 10m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,070Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Mon, Oct 26
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8:35 pm - 12:15 amLAX  Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
42h 40m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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12:05 pm - 10:25 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles
43h 20m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,074Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Fri, Nov 6
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10:59 pm - 3:50 pmLAX  Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 51m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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1:35 am - 9:18 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles
65h 43m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,121Kenya Airways
Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 11
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3:10 pm - 8:40 amLAX  Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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4:50 pm - 12:50 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles
30h 00m2 stops Kigali Intl Doha Hamad Intl
$1,166Qatar Airways
Mon, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 15
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10:05 pm - 9:25 amLAX  Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl
49h 20m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
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10:40 am - 7:55 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles
43h 15m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
$1,188Singapore Airlines
Mon, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 14
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10:05 pm - 9:25 amLAX  Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl
49h 20m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
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10:40 am - 7:55 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles
43h 15m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
$1,188Singapore Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 28
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4:20 pm - 4:00 amLAX  Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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2:05 pm - 2:00 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles
32h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,196Qatar Airways
Tue, Nov 17 - Mon, Dec 7
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10:59 pm - 1:35 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl
52h 36m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls
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2:25 pm - 12:20 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles
31h 55m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,272Kenya Airways
Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 10
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7:30 pm - 12:05 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl
30h 35m1 stop Istanbul
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5:20 pm - 10:50 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles
27h 30m1 stop Istanbul
$1,278Turkish Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 22
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8:10 pm - 11:50 amLAX  Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl
30h 40m1 stop Istanbul
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4:35 pm - 11:40 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles
28h 05m1 stop Istanbul
$1,278Turkish Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to South Africa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to South Africa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to South Africa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to South Africa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to South Africa is February, when tickets cost $1,247 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,642 and $1,638 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to South Africa?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to South Africa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to South Africa, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Good to know

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$684
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
Flight from Los Angeles to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

FAQs - booking South Africa flights

  • Which South Africa Airport is closest to Victoria and Alfred Waterfront?

    Most travelers prefer to fly through Cape Town Airport because it is about 11 miles (18 km) away. Once you land at the airport, you can access the attraction via road through a taxi or rental car.

  • Where should I fly to in Johannesburg from Los Angeles?

    Most airlines don’t offer direct flights from Los Angles to Johannesburg. Therefore, faster flights are more expensive because they will save you more than four hours of travel. Therefore, they are the best option if you have a tight schedule.

  • Should parents travel with a car seat from Los Angeles to South Africa?

    The traffic regulations in South Africa require all adults to ensure children up to 3 are restrained in a SAB-approved baby car seat. Children above three should get buckled in the back seat with a booster seat. Furthermore, children under 13 should not be seated in the front passenger seat.

  • Which nearby cities get served by the Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport?

    If your flight lands at the OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg, you can access nearby cities by public transport or other local flights. You will be close to South African cities such as Kempton Park, Nigel, Alberton, Heidelberg, Germiston, and Sandston, among others.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to South Africa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to South Africa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to South Africa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Los Angeles to South Africa is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to South Africa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Los Angeles to South Africa with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to South Africa?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Los Angeles to South Africa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to South Africa

  • South Africa is a popular attraction that has major cities like Pretoria, Durban, and East London, which will need you to get additional flights or public transport to access. Therefore, consider flying to the most central part of South Africa, the town of Hanover, Northern Cape. This way, you can use Hanover as a base to access other parts of South Africa. Cape Town International Airport is the closest airport to Hanover, about 4 miles (7 km) away. Through Hanover, you can travel to major cities such as Newcastle, Maputo, Port Elizabeth, and Boksburg.
  • If your flight is delayed or canceled, the Los Angeles LAX Airport has a lot of amenities to keep you comfortable and relaxed as you wait for your flight. It has nursing rooms for mothers located close to all terminals. A medical and first aid station is well-equipped to handle emergency health issues if you feel unwell. Moreover, if you or your loved one needs wheelchair services when accessing the airport, contact your airline at least 72 hours before your scheduled flight and request them to provide this service.
  • Besides the restaurants within LAX Airport, you can entertain your family by taking them to the public art collection, flight path museum and learning center, or the proud bird food bazaar.
  • Most flights to South Africa from Los Angeles require at least one layover. Therefore, expect to have a stop at Istanbul, Newark, Amsterdam Schipol, Salt Lake City, London Heathrow, Portland, and Zurich.
  • If you are considering traveling to South Africa during the National Arts Festival, around June and July, be aware that the airfares can rise drastically during this period. Therefore, you can save up by booking a flight before or after this period.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Los Angeles to South Africa

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Los Angeles (LAX)